Lewis Holtby, Schalke, Attacking Midfielder, Age: 22

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David Moyes would be overjoyed if Lewis Holtby lived up to his love for his boyhood club (via Sky Sports):

My father was born in England and was an Everton fan since the age of five. He immediately infected me with the Everton virus! Since then I have been an Everton fan and have always followed their games.

Last season, Holtby was surprisingly decent as a defensive midfielder, given he's a natural No. 10.

However, his adventurous forays up the field often put his back four in precarious situations, which is why Schalke signed Roman Neustädter.

Holtby was given a chance as an attacking midfielder and he's been playing like the Mainz Holtby.

It would be wise for him to stay with this up-and-coming Schalke side.

Marouane Fellaini, Everton, Deep-Lying Forward, Age: 24

Surely, Marouane Fellaini isn't going to keep up this form as a deep-lying forward?

It's getting to a point where you begin to entertain the idea that he could be better up front than as a defensive midfielder.

In midfield, no-one can push him off the ball, he puts in his fair share of tackles and he's almost impossible to beat in the air.

Combine those characteristics with smart, angled passes and a knack for scoring—he is a potent attacking weapon.

A few years ago, people would have snickered at the idea of Yaya Touré playing up front. Yet, whenever Roberto Mancini needs a goal, the Ivorian becomes the most dangerous player on the field.

If Fellaini signs for a bigger club in January, he probably won't play up front (which is sad for his fantasy owners—i.e. me).

However, it would be a shrewd business decision for him to at least play out the season. In an ideal situation, he could net 15-20 goals and then demand a higher salary from bigger clubs, who would be more inclined to give him a chance up front.